Sometimes it won’t clear on the first try, and that’s completely normal. Try again with more soap, give it extra time, then add more hot water. With particularly stubborn clogs, it may take two hot water rounds. Still, that’s better than paying for an emergency plumber because of a mild problem.
Of course, there are clogs that won’t respond to this trick. Tree roots, random objects (looking at you, kids flushing toys), and severe obstructions won’t just dissolve. But for everyday clogs—too much toilet paper, slow drains—this treatment is surprisingly effective.
How It Works
Soap tends to be slippery. Kind of the point. Soap coats whatever is blocking the pipe and allows it to glide right through. Hot water breaks it down, softens it, and pushes it through. Together, its enough to get a clog flowing without using a harsh drain cleaner that can strip pipes.
Next time you deal with a clogged toilet without a plunger, or just don’t want to use a plunger, I would try dish soap and hot water. Cheap, easy, and worth a try. And, at the very least, you will have the satisfaction of trying, before you call the plumber!
Thanks to Build.com for sharing this helpful tip!
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